Awakening the soul during travel: influence mechanism of memorable tourism experience on university students’ life meaning

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: March 31, 2025

In recent years, the mental health issues of university students have received increasing attention. Research has shown that meaningful life experiences, such as memorable tourism can enhance individuals’ sense meaning in and promote health. This study explores mechanisms through which experiences influence among students, focusing on mediating roles positive affect, self-reflection, personality traits, well moderating role gender. Using a questionnaire survey, data were collected from 880 students. Validated scales, including “Memorable Tourism Experience Scale, ““Positive Affect Scale,” “Self-Reflection “Personality Trait “Meaning Life employed to measure key constructs. Data analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) multi-group analysis test hypothesized relationships effects. The results indicate significant impact students’ life. Positive traits all partially mediate this relationship, with affect exhibiting strongest effect, while show relatively weaker mediation. Furthermore, gender moderates relationship between These findings support Self-Determination Theory, demonstrating fulfill basic psychological needs their multiple mechanisms. provides practical insights for interventions targeting particularly highlighting importance reflective activities personalized amplifying benefits experiences.

Language: Английский

Normativity and health promotion across biopsychosocial ecosystems

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: April 25, 2025

Language: Английский